Programming: Our 10th Annual Dessert Cook-Off  +  Short Holiday-Oriented Silly SF Films. + The Theme this year (as chosen at the October ASFS meeting) is “B-Rated Genre Films.”  Please bring enough of your dish (and we’re happy stretching the definition of dessert) for 20-35 people to sample, plus serving utensils.  You Must Label your dish with its title, your name and any allergy notices! Please remember that we need to … Continue reading ABQ SF Society – Holiday Party →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, December 15, at 7:30 pm Pacific Paradise Restaurant, northeast corner of San Pedro & Candelaria NE Side Room (to the left side) of Restaurant – Albuquerque, NM The December book for discussion is Have Spacesuit, Will Travel by Robert A. Heinlein (any edition, print or ebook, will do). Pacific Paradise closes at 9:00 pm, so we try to keep our individual reviews short and to … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

Halloween (1978 original) at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, December 26-27 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by John Carpenter – 1978, 91m. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 47 HALLOWEEN RIGHT AFTER X-MAS?  Why, yes, it’s “Out of Season Greetings!” As pure and undiluted as its title. In the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois, a teenage baby sitter tries to survive … Continue reading Halloween (’78) for X-Mas @ Guild Cinema →

Halloween (1978 original) at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, December 26-27 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by John Carpenter – 1978, 91m. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 47 HALLOWEEN RIGHT AFTER X-MAS?  Why, yes, it’s “Out of Season Greetings!” As pure and undiluted as its title. In the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois, a teenage baby sitter tries to survive … Continue reading Halloween (’78) for X-Mas @ Guild Cinema →

The Holy Grail and Life of Brian Ring in the New Year at the Guild Cinema Wednesday-Thursday, December 31-January 1 Monty Python & the Holy Grail – 4:30 & 8:30 pm Life of Brian – 6:3o pm only Monty Python & the Holy Grail directed by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones – 1975 – 92m. Life of Brian directed by Terry Jones – 1979 – 93m. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  GOING … Continue reading Monty Python Double Feature @ Guild →

The Holy Grail and Life of Brian Ring in the New Year at the Guild Cinema Wednesday-Thursday, December 31-January 1 Monty Python & the Holy Grail – 4:30 & 8:30 pm Life of Brian – 6:3o pm only Monty Python & the Holy Grail directed by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones – 1975 – 92m. Life of Brian directed by Terry Jones – 1979 – 93m. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  GOING … Continue reading Monty Python Double Feature @ Guild →

Programming – The Annual Group Book Discussion – What We Read in 2014 Come prepared to tell club members what you read in 2014 and would recommend to others. Choose 2-4 books, and practice keeping remarks short and to the point. You might also consider one or two books that people should avoid! Club News: We have been approved to meet at St. Andrew for all of 2015 still at … Continue reading Albuq SF Society →

The Terminator (1984 original) at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, January 9-10 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by James Cameron – 1984, 108m. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 47 & Lobo Anime Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton & Michael Biehn in the original slam-bang sci-fi cult classic!  (And Michael Biehn is in town for the Albuquerque Comic Con!) A human-looking indestructible … Continue reading The Terminator @ Guild Cinema →

The Terminator (1984 original) at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, January 9-10 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by James Cameron – 1984, 108m. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 47 & Lobo Anime Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton & Michael Biehn in the original slam-bang sci-fi cult classic!  (And Michael Biehn is in town for the Albuquerque Comic Con!) A human-looking indestructible … Continue reading The Terminator @ Guild Cinema →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, January 19, 2015, at 7:30 pm Pacific Paradise Restaurant, northeast corner of San Pedro & Candelaria NE Side Room (to the left side) of Restaurant – Albuquerque, NM The January 2015 book for discussion is Maplecroft: The Borden Dispatches 01 by Cherie Priest (2014 Roc, trade paperback). Pacific Paradise closes at 9:00 pm, so we try to keep our individual reviews short and to the … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

DARK STAR (special event) at the Guild Cinema Thursday, January 22 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by John Carpenter – 1974, 83m. A Special Presentation – All seats $8.00 Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 47 In the mid 22nd century, mankind has reached a point in its technological advancement that enables colonization of the far reaches of the universe.  Armed with artificially intelligent “Thermostellar Triggering Devices”, the scout ship Dark … Continue reading Dark Star @ Guild Cinema →

[Rec] 4: Apocalypse at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, January 23-24 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by James Balaguero – 2014, 96m. In Spanish with English subtitles. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Several hours have passed since the terrible events that ravaged the old building in Barcelona. After the chaos of the first few moments, the army decided to intervene and an elite group of … Continue reading [Rec] 4: Apocalypse @ Guild Cinema →

[Rec] 4: Apocalypse at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, January 23-24 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by James Balaguero – 2014, 96m. In Spanish with English subtitles. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Several hours have passed since the terrible events that ravaged the old building in Barcelona. After the chaos of the first few moments, the army decided to intervene and an elite group of … Continue reading [Rec] 4: Apocalypse @ Guild Cinema →

“The Hobbit” Panel Discussion at UNM! The UNM Hobbit Society invites you to a panel discussion Wednesday, February 11, entitled: “The Hobbit: Observations on the Relationships Between Tolkien’s Book and Jackson’s Films.” Panelists include:  Janet Brennan Croft of Rutgers University, Kristine Larsen of Central Connecticut State University, David Oberhelman of Oklahoma State University, and Robin Anne Reid of Texas A&M University–Commerce. Tolkien studies and popular culture scholars will discuss the … Continue reading The Hobbit: Panel Discussion →

Ninth Southwest Burlesque Showcase at the KiMo Theatre Two nights of  Burlesque Entertainment – Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14.  Doors open both nights at 7:00 pm, with curtain at 8:00 pm. Burque Burlesque is schooling audiences in sexy with a provocative evening of old school, bump-and-grind burlesque. Dozens of dancers, singers, comedians and aerialists from around the country will gather on the historic KiMo stage to show off … Continue reading 9th SW Burlesque Showcase @ KiMo →

February Programming: A Visit from Portales paranormal author Darynda Jones! New Mexico author (and Bubonicon friend) Darynda Jones will be talking to us about “Story Beginnings – Getting the Hook Into Readers” and her upcoming efforts (including the 8th Grave book, which will be out May 19, 2015). Also, the Valentine’s issue of ASFacts will be on hand [contributions needed by Sunday, February 8]. In Eighth Grave After Dark, “With … Continue reading Albuq SF Society – Valentine’s style →

Ninth Southwest Burlesque Showcase at the KiMo Theatre Two nights of  Burlesque Entertainment – Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14.  Doors open both nights at 7:00 pm, with curtain at 8:00 pm. Burque Burlesque is schooling audiences in sexy with a provocative evening of old school, bump-and-grind burlesque. Dozens of dancers, singers, comedians and aerialists from around the country will gather on the historic KiMo stage to show off … Continue reading 9th SW Burlesque Showcase @ KiMo →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, February 16, 2015, at 7:30 pm Pacific Paradise Restaurant, northeast corner of San Pedro & Candelaria NE Side Room (to the left side) of Restaurant – Albuquerque, NM The February 2015 book for discussion is Dragonflight: Dragonriders of Pern Book 1 by Anne McCaffrey (any copy will do). Pacific Paradise closes at 9:00 pm, so we try to keep our individual reviews short and to … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, March 6-7 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner – 2015 Austrailia, 94m. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 47 & ?? OZPOCALYPSE 2015!! Zombies invade the Australian Outback in this brain-splattered, Mad Max-meets-the-undead thrill ride. When an apocalyptic event turns everyone around him — including his wife and … Continue reading Wyrmwood @ Guild Cinema →

Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, March 6-7 – 10:30 pm only! Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner – 2015 Austrailia, 94m. An Alibi Midnight Madness Presentation – All seats $8.00 Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 47 & ?? OZPOCALYPSE 2015!! Zombies invade the Australian Outback in this brain-splattered, Mad Max-meets-the-undead thrill ride. When an apocalyptic event turns everyone around him — including his wife and … Continue reading Wyrmwood @ Guild Cinema →

Peter S. Beagle’s The Last Unicorn in Rio Rancho The Last Unicorn Screening Tour with fantasy author Peter S. Beagle as guest is stopping at the Premier Cinema in Rio Rancho, NM, on Thursday, March 12. Beagle will introduce the film, and then be on hand afterward for a Q&A and autographing session.  Adult tickets for the 7:00 pm Premier Cinema screening are $9.50 each and can be purchased in … Continue reading Peter Beagle in Rio Rancho →

For the Honor of Grayskull! It’s a 1980s & ’90s-themed Art Show… Out of Time: An ’80s & ’90s Cartoon Art Show runs Friday, March 13, through Friday, April 10, at the Downtown Contemporary Gallery, 105 4th Street SW (just south of Central Avenue).  Opening Reception is 6:00 pm Friday, March 13.  The month-long art show will feature artwork inspired by cartoons and video games of the 1980s and 1990s.  … Continue reading Out of Time: 80s & 90s Cartoon Art Show →

Programming: Time For The Traditional ASFS Auction, hosted by local author Robert Vardeman! VardeBob should update us on his current projects while auctioning off various doodads & mysterious items. Bidding will in be in 50-cent increments up to $6.00, then in whole dollars. Please bring 2-6 items, sci-fi or otherwise, to donate to the cause. (And remember, we can only take payments in cash or check. But we will run … Continue reading Albuq SF Society Auction! →

Peter S. Beagle’s The Last Unicorn in Santa Fe The Last Unicorn Screening Tour with fantasy author Peter S. Beagle as guest is stopping at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe, NM, on Saturday, March 14. Beagle will introduce the film, and then be on hand afterward for a Q&A and autographing session.  There are two screenings – 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Jean Cocteau. Tickets can … Continue reading Peter Beagle in Santa Fe →

Ellen Datlow at Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe Hugo & Stoker Award-winning editor and anthologist Ellen Datlow (former fiction editor of OMNI, current editor of SCI FICTION) will be at the Jean Cocteau Cinema on March 15 for a talk and signing. So far, she has had two anthologies out in 2015 – The 17th Annual Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror and The Faery Reel. And now her latest – The Doll Collection. The … Continue reading Ellen Datlow in Santa Fe →